Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still […]

The Martyrs’ Monument by sculptor Albert Weinert takes its inspiration from “La Marseillaise”, the national anthem of France. It was a favorite of Albert Parsons and he sang it in his cell just prior to his trip to the gallows. A laurel wreath is placed on the brow of the fallen hero, as the figure of Justice advances, resolutely toward […]

Rosie the Riveter is one of the more recognizable labor icons. The tenacious World War II era woman rolled up her sleeves, flexed her muscles and said, “We Can Do It!” Rosie is a cultural icon of World War II who represents the women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II. Many of these women produced war […]

Samuel Gompers, an English-born American cigar maker became a labor union leader and a key figure in American labor history. Gompers was the founder of the American Federation of Labor (AFL), and served as that organization’s president from 1886 to 1894 and from 1895 until his death in 1924. Gompers promoted harmony among the different craft unions included in the […]

Thousands of kids and their families came to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park for the 22nd annual Arthur Ashe Kid’s Day. Powered by Net Generation, the proceeds from Arthur Ashe Kid’s Day benefit the USTA Foundation, which helps fund the National Junior Tennis & Learning Network (NJTL), a nationwide group of more […]